Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Intermot 2014: What The Electric BMW Scooter Looks Like Inside plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Intermot 2014: What The Electric BMW Scooter Looks Like Inside plus 3 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Intermot 2014: What The Electric BMW Scooter Looks Like Inside

Posted: 30 Sep 2014 11:30 AM PDT

Intermot 2014 BMW C Evolution Cut
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#BMW #Electric #C-Evolution - Just to show you what the inside of an electric BMW scooter, the C-Evolution, looks like, BMW cut one open. Just like a clam, it's open to see what the technology looks like.

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Intermot 2014: KTM Electric SuperMoto -Freeride E-SM

Posted: 30 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Intermot 2014 KTM Freeride E SM
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#KTM #Intermot #Electric #Supermoto - KTM presented at the Intermot exhibition, their first electric Supermoto, the Freeride E-SM. They now have a line-up of three electric motorcycles. Here's more info on the bike.

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Dramatic Increase In Electric Vehicles In The UK

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Brammo Electric Charging
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#Electric #Fast-Charging #Ecotricity - The fast charger network for electric vehicles (cars and motorcycles) is seeing a dramatic increase. Installed currently at 90% of British motorway service stations, the number of EVs coming to charge has tripled over the last 3 quarters. There are now over 10,000 EVs in Britain, and growing fast. ...

Ukraine: Former President Yanukovych Liked His Motorcycles

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Yanukovych Motorcycle Collection
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#Ukraine #Dictators #Collections - Here are some of the beautiful motorcycles that the former, and ousted, president of Ukraine had stashed in his house. It's nice being a president...

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Intermot 2014: European Motorcycle Safety Conference plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Intermot 2014: European Motorcycle Safety Conference plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Intermot 2014: European Motorcycle Safety Conference

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Intermot 2014 Safety Conference
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#Acem #Intermot #Safety - Intermot is not only about stands with motorcycles, gear and pretty girls. There is also a big conference with as topic Motorcycle Safety. Well attended by reps of the industry, politicians and university, they are coming up with ideas to make our lives safer.

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World Superbike Race France - Biker Rest Stop

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

SuperBike France 2014
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The World Superbike Championship race, French leg, is held next weekend, and the French Association of Angry Bikers (FFMC) have placed one motorcycle rest stop at your disposal if you are going there on your motorcycle. A good place to stop, rest, eat, drink and meet other bikers.

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On My Last Leg To Intermot 2014

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

On My Way Last leg
#Funny #OneWheel - While you are reading this, I should be on the last part of the long journey to Intermot, the German motorcycle exhibition in Cologne. I am just hoping that everything went smoothly, since I have had mishaps in previous years getting here.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Motorcycle Stories - 26 September 2014 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Motorcycle Stories - 26 September 2014 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Top Internet Motorcycle Stories - 26 September 2014

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Head Top News
While you read this, I am already well on my way for my once-every-two-years pilgrimage to the German Intermot motorcycle exhibition. It is going to be a heavy week ahead. This week however there were a lot of interesting motorcycle related articles that have appeared on the internet that you may have missed. Here are some of them.

- If You Love Motorcycles, You Don't Want to Miss This Fast-Growing Austrian Bike Maker (NASDAQ)
- Let̢۪s Talk A Minute About Motorcycle Safety Gear (Moto Lady)
- Ural K750 Based Tracker Looks Amazing (Autoevolution)
- Tiger Woods Teams Up With Hero (Canada Motoguide)
- 2015 Motorcycle Calendar (Bikeexif)

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Intermot 2014 - How To See What Is New Without Going

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Intermot 2012 Entrance
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#Intermot #Press #Launches - I'm on my way to Germany for the Intermot motorcycle exhibition. Here are the press launch times and how to see what is happening, and what is being launched.

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We Are All Heading For Intermot 2014

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

All going to intermot
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#Intermot #Funny - All self-respecting motorcycle journalists have jumped on their motorcycles and are heading towards Cologne, Germany to see what's new at the Intermot motorcycle exhibition. Of course, we're all cheapskates, so we're all riding the same motorcycle, but that's normal.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Extended Your Motorcycle Windshield With A Givi Shield plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Extended Your Motorcycle Windshield With A Givi Shield plus 3 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Extended Your Motorcycle Windshield With A Givi Shield

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Givi S180T Shield
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#Givi #Windshield - Tired of having your head stick above your motorcycle's windshield and keep getting banged by turbulent air? Here is a simple solution to deflect the air from your windshield. By Givi.

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Poland: Motorcycles Might Ride Motorways For Free - Study

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 08:00 AM PDT

Polish Motorway
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#Poland #Motorways - The Polish government is looking into making motorways free for motorcycles. But the car association lawyers are fighting it.

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Review: TireMoni - Tire Pressure Monitor

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Review TireMoni
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#TPMS #TireMoni #Review - Here is my detailed review of the German Tire Pressure Monitoring System from TireMoni. A small portable device that can go in your pocket.

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France: Police Want More Repressive Measures. Orwell Was Right

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Radar Foiling
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#France #Police #Repression - The top cops are asking the government for more repressive measures so they can get to more citizens. Measures like catching motorcycles speeding, issuing tickets without stopping you and making it mandatory that employers denounce their employees. Crazy world we live in. Orwell was right.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Electric Motorcycle? Pffff, Try Nuclear Powered plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Electric Motorcycle? Pffff, Try Nuclear Powered plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Electric Motorcycle? Pffff, Try Nuclear Powered

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Nuclear Powered Motorcycle
#Nuclear-powered #electric - Lit-ion battery powered motorcycles are so 80's technology. An university in the USA has come out with a nuclear-powered battery that runs on water. Ride forever?

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Spain: No Vehicles Inside Madrid Starting 2015, Except Motorcycles

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Madrid Restricted Map
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#Spain #Madrid #NoCars - Starting January 1st 2015, cars will no longer be allowed to drive into Madrid (unless you are resident, or have prearranged parking). Everyone??? No.. motorcycle can come in freely. Great news for bikers.

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You Know That Squeaky Sound Coming From Your Motorcycle? Found It!

Posted: 23 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Squeaky Noise
#Funny #Cats - You know that squeaky sound that comes from your motorcycle when you ride away??? Well, we've found the cause...

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Souls of Sin - Weird, Self Serving Ad plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Souls of Sin - Weird, Self Serving Ad plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Video: Souls of Sin - Weird, Self Serving Ad

Posted: 23 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Souls of Sin
#Advertiding #Publicity #Weird - Weird. that's the only word I can describe this ad. Here is a TV commercial called "Souls of Sin", a "sons of anarchy" type biker gang and filming. It looks good, great filming, (but not motorcycles) but it serves no purpose. It's a self-serving ad for a Canadian PR company that serves no purpose. Weird.

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USA: The New Weapon Against Driving and Texting

Posted: 23 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Texting and Talking Texas
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#Texting #Police - A new weapon is coming on the market to allow cops to detect whether you are texting while driving. And that is a good thing for us motorcycle riders.

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Belgium: Record Number of Motorcycles and Scooters

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Brussels Motorcycle Ride
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#Belgium #Record #Statistics - Belgium sees a record number of motorcycles and scooters on their roads, maybe because of increasing cars on the road. But fewer new bikes are being sold, older motorcycles and scooters are kept for longer periods of time.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Review: 2014 KTM RC 125 - The Midday Demon plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Review: 2014 KTM RC 125 - The Midday Demon plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Review: 2014 KTM RC 125 - The Midday Demon

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Review 2014 KTM RC 125
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#Review #KTM - A detailed review from a top French web site of the 2014 KTM RC 125 - The Midday Demon

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Brammo Seeking More Financial Investments Via Crowd-Funding

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Brammo Girls Eicma 2011
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#Brammo #Investments #Electric - Brammo, maker of electric motorcycles, has gone onto the crowd-funding market to raise more capital for their operations. No, you don't get perks like a Brammo hat, you get actual shares in the company (and a discount on their products). Good idea? Now is the time to get in on the ground floor. And who knows, maybe they will be the next Microsoft or Apple.

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China: Riding Motorcycle During A Storm, Not A Good Idea

Posted: 21 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Storm riding dangers China
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#China #Typhoon - It is definitely not a good idea to ride a motorcycle during a storm, but that goes double so for riding a heavily loaded motorcycle during a hurricane/typhoon. Ouch....

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Motorcycle Stories - 19 September 2014 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Motorcycle Stories - 19 September 2014 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Top Internet Motorcycle Stories - 19 September 2014

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Top Weekly Web Article
One more week and the motorcycle exhibition hell season starts again. I've been training everyday, walking with a heavy backpack for hours on end, and I've been reading a lot. Here are some of the interesting motorcycle articles that have appeared last week that you may have missed.

- Product Review: Chase Harper 950Xm Tank Bag (Tilted Horizons)
- KTM Makes Changes For Indian Conditions, Strengthens Alloy Wheels (Motorbeam)
- An Open Letter To The Motorcycle Industry (Expedition Portal)
- Talk About The Development Of The KTM Freeride E (Ktm Blog)
- One Truly Cool And Feasible Bike Garage Idea Video 86676 (Autoevolution)
- Study: Electric cars cheaper to insure than gasoline equivalents (La Times)

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Free High Quality Motorcycle Web TV - Cycle Torque TV

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Cycle Torque TV Episode 1
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#CycleTorqueTV - Australian Cycle Torque magazine has shown its first high quality, high definition, and free, TV program which you can watch on the internet. Good program, good reviews, good filming ... what more do you want? ...

India: Funny Enough You Will Need A Lot Of Water To Clean Them

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Silt Covered Motorcycles
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#India #Muddy #CleaningTime - Well, obviously it's not funny, but these motorcycles got so dirty because of excessive water, and now you'll need a lot of water to clean them.

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